B&D Nutritional Ingredients Appoints New Director of Science & Innovation

Carlsbad, California (May 16, 2017) — B&D Nutritional Ingredients (B&D), a privately held U.S. leader in the sales and distribution of specialty ingredient solutions with more than 24 years of experience and continual growth, today announced Bryan Haycock as the company’s new Director of Science and Innovation. For the last six years, Bryan has worked for Schiff Nutrition Inc./Reckitt Benckiser in R&D Medical and Innovation where he helped develop and manage successful brands in the digestive health and omega 3 space. He has a doctorate from the University of Utah in exercise physiology along with a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science.

“Bryan’s background in R&D will allow him to identify and develop new, meaningful, and differentiated scientific and consumer insights for new ingredients and product formulations, all of which is extremely helpful to our customers who are constantly trying to create unique and beneficial products for consumers,” comments Bill Van Dyke, president of B&D. “Bryan’s expertise and management of such well-known successful brands along with his considerable technical knowledge will provide guidance and direction and allow for comprehensive feedback to our customers, especially those trying to grow in the probiotics, sports nutrition, and omega 3 categories. Bryan will be a great asset to our company and our customers, and we look forward to having such strong technical support available to us at all times.”
 
About B&D Nutritional Ingredients,
Founded in 1993 and based in Carlsbad, California, B&D Nutritional Ingredients (www.bdnutritional.com) is a national leader in the sale and marketing of premier raw materials essential to the dietary supplement, functional food, and personal care industries. B&D has a portfolio of products from leading manufacturers, focusing on the evolving needs of consumers. B&D is active in several industry organizations representing the dietary supplement and personal care industries, including memberships in NIA West and the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association.